About Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga is a system of yoga popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois, and which is often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga. Pattabhi Jois began his yoga studies in 1927 at the age of 12, and by 1948 had established an institute for teaching the specific yoga practice known as Ashtanga (Sanskrit for ”eight-limbed”) Yoga.
Power yoga and vinyasa yoga are generic terms that may refer to any type of vigorous yoga exercise derived from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_Vinyasa_Yoga)
Power yoga and vinyasa yoga are generic terms that may refer to any type of vigorous yoga exercise derived from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_Vinyasa_Yoga)
Physical & Mental Yoga Health Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga
- Reduces the impact of stress
- Increases coping skills
- Increases vitality and overall ABUNDANCE
- Improves the health of your joints
- Improves strength and flexibility
- Improves immune system function
- Can reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases
- Strengthens the cardiovascular system
- Improves digestion, metabolism, hormone production
- Alleviates depression and anxiety
- Increases feelings of health and wellbeing
- Promotes weight loss and weight regulation
- Improves athletic performance in all endeavors
- Greater sense of clarity and concentration